For Someone

Written September 11, 2006

My hands are tied
Void of the ability to fix what is broken in you.
I know the pain, it's all too familiar
I'd hoped one day we could mend one another

You know what's within you
I wonder if it's within us all.
Would you acknowledge the strength you possess,
The one you never mention, but shy from when I point it out?

I'm convinced we can't help ourselves
But I know I'd do what it takes to help you.
You're a prisoner in a cage built by you,
Built by everything that haunts you,
Built by everything and nothing that you let in.

I barely know what consumes you.
You show me what you can,
What you're not afraid to show me.
I take what I can get but I'd rather have it all.

I'm here for you,
I'll listen unwaveringly.
If I've ever made you doubt the sincerity of these things,
I'm deeply sorry.